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PHLEBOTOMY EXAM QUESTION BANK UPDATED
VESION THIS YEAR WITH 550 QUESTIONS AND
WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS JUST RELEASED
QUESTION: A patient brings in written lab tests result, including a mix of POC and higher
complexity tests, and asks the phlebotomist for help with interpretation. Which of the following
should the phlebotomist do?
a. explain the interpretation behind the POC tests, but let the patient read the directions with
the higher level tests
b. explain the interpretation behind the POC car tests, but refer the patient to the MD for the
higher complexity tests.
c. refer the patient to the MD for interpretation of all results
d. hand the patient pre-printed test explanations downloaded from the CDC website. -
ANSWER✔✔c. refer the patient to the MD for interpretation of all results
QUESTION: Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for a phlebotomist?
a. verifying equipment function on point if care testing using a control
b. prioritizing collections based on order requests
c. recording quality control results on a log sheet
d. performing CLIA moderate complexity tests - ANSWER✔✔d. performing CLIA moderate
complexity tests
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QUESTION: What is the recommended depth of a heel puncture on an infant?
A.
2.0mm
B.
1.2mm
C.
3.0mm
D.
.02mm - ANSWER✔✔A.
2.0mm
QUESTION : Which of the following POC lab tests is within the CLIA defined scope of practice for
a phlebotomist?
a. cell differential and urine sediment
b. strep test and urine sediment
c. urine dip and cell differential
d. strep test and urine dip - ANSWER✔✔d. strep test and urine dip
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QUESTION: The phlebotomist is performing a venipuncture on an apprehensive school age
child. Which of the following approaches should the phlebotomist use to calm the child?
a. direct the child's questions to the parent and have the parent explain
b. tell the child she has to do this, but it won't hurt
c. explain the procedure and reassure the child that the parent can stay with her
d. allow child to clean the puncture site and give her a sticker - ANSWER✔✔c. explain the
procedure and reassure the child that the parent can stay with her
QUESTION: Which task should a phlebotomist complete prior to daily use of a POC instrument?
a. run the test sample
b. perform QC on the instrument
c. ensure that QC was performed within the last month
d. perform QC and calibrate the instrument - ANSWER✔✔b. perform QC on the instrument
rationale: we can't calibrate instruments, out of our scope of practice
QUESTION: To disinfect a surface you can use boiling water or _______________.
A.
Ammonia
B.
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Alcohol
C.
Bleach
D.
Betadine - ANSWER✔✔C.
Bleach
QUESTION: Glycolysis occurs faster in newborns.
A.
True
B.
False - ANSWER✔✔A.
True
QUESTION: Which lab sectioin would analyze the C&S test?
A.
Hematology
B.
Immunology
PHLEBOTOMY EXAM QUESTION BANK UPDATED
VESION THIS YEAR WITH 550 QUESTIONS AND
WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS JUST RELEASED
QUESTION: A patient brings in written lab tests result, including a mix of POC and higher
complexity tests, and asks the phlebotomist for help with interpretation. Which of the following
should the phlebotomist do?
a. explain the interpretation behind the POC tests, but let the patient read the directions with
the higher level tests
b. explain the interpretation behind the POC car tests, but refer the patient to the MD for the
higher complexity tests.
c. refer the patient to the MD for interpretation of all results
d. hand the patient pre-printed test explanations downloaded from the CDC website. -
ANSWER✔✔c. refer the patient to the MD for interpretation of all results
QUESTION: Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for a phlebotomist?
a. verifying equipment function on point if care testing using a control
b. prioritizing collections based on order requests
c. recording quality control results on a log sheet
d. performing CLIA moderate complexity tests - ANSWER✔✔d. performing CLIA moderate
complexity tests
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QUESTION: What is the recommended depth of a heel puncture on an infant?
A.
2.0mm
B.
1.2mm
C.
3.0mm
D.
.02mm - ANSWER✔✔A.
2.0mm
QUESTION : Which of the following POC lab tests is within the CLIA defined scope of practice for
a phlebotomist?
a. cell differential and urine sediment
b. strep test and urine sediment
c. urine dip and cell differential
d. strep test and urine dip - ANSWER✔✔d. strep test and urine dip
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QUESTION: The phlebotomist is performing a venipuncture on an apprehensive school age
child. Which of the following approaches should the phlebotomist use to calm the child?
a. direct the child's questions to the parent and have the parent explain
b. tell the child she has to do this, but it won't hurt
c. explain the procedure and reassure the child that the parent can stay with her
d. allow child to clean the puncture site and give her a sticker - ANSWER✔✔c. explain the
procedure and reassure the child that the parent can stay with her
QUESTION: Which task should a phlebotomist complete prior to daily use of a POC instrument?
a. run the test sample
b. perform QC on the instrument
c. ensure that QC was performed within the last month
d. perform QC and calibrate the instrument - ANSWER✔✔b. perform QC on the instrument
rationale: we can't calibrate instruments, out of our scope of practice
QUESTION: To disinfect a surface you can use boiling water or _______________.
A.
Ammonia
B.
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Alcohol
C.
Bleach
D.
Betadine - ANSWER✔✔C.
Bleach
QUESTION: Glycolysis occurs faster in newborns.
A.
True
B.
False - ANSWER✔✔A.
True
QUESTION: Which lab sectioin would analyze the C&S test?
A.
Hematology
B.
Immunology
